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The Beginning

HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s the first day of a new year and we want to offer encouragement and guidance through the Bible in chronological order. Let’s begin with…well… The Beginning! Read: Genesis 1:1-31; Genesis 2:1-25; Genesis 3:1-24 Reflect: What does being made in God’s image mean for my daily life?
Day Two

Read: Genesis 4:1-26 and Genesis 5:1-32 Reflect: How do my daily actions and offerings, both seen and unseen, reveal my true heart toward God? Read: 1 Chronicles 1:1-4 Reflect: How does knowing Adam’s story shape our understanding of sin and redemption today? Read: Genesis 6:1-22 Reflect: What is one specific
Day Three

Today’s reading covers Noah’s Flood and Genealogy. Read the following and then reflect. Read: Genesis 7:1-24 ; Genesis 8:1-22 ; Genesis 9:1-29 ; Genesis 10:1-5 1 Chronicles 1:5-7 Genesis 10:6-20 1 Chronicles 1:8-16 Genesis 10:21-30 1 Chronicles 1:17-23 Genesis 10:31-32 Reflection: How does the Flood story set the stage for the
Babel

Day 4 Read: Genesis 11:1-32 ; 1 Chronicles 1:24-27 ; Genesis 12:1-20 ; Genesis 13:1-18 ; Genesis 14:1-24 Reflect: In what specific area of your life are you currently tempted to build your own “tower” or “make a name for yourself” through self-reliance or pride? How can you apply the
Abrahams Covenant

Read: Genesis 15:1-21; Genesis 16:1-16; Genesis 17:1-27 Reflect: How does God’s persistent faithfulness in establishing His covenant with a questioning and imperfect Abraham challenge you to trust His promises, even when your circumstances seem to contradict them? How does today’s reading reshape your understanding of God’s unconditional love and your
Faith v Skepticism

Read: Genesis 18:1-33 ; Genesis 19:1-38 ; Genesis 20:1-18 ; Genesis 21:1-7 “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” -Genesis 18:14 Reflect: Consider your own doubts and willingness to trust God’s timing, even when it’s inconvenient or unbelievable. How does God’s question, “Is anything too hard for the Lord?”, challenge
Trusting God’s Timing & Provision

Read: Genesis 21:8-34 ; Genesis 22:1-24 ; Genesis 23:1-20 ; Genesis 11:32 ; Genesis 24:1-67 Reflect: How can we discern if we are acting on fear/insecurity or seeking God’s will? How do we actively seek God’s specific guidance in major life decisions? Where in your life have you seen God’s
Human Choices & God’s Promises

In today’s reading, we see the contrasting destinies of Isaac & Jacob vs. Ishmael & Esau. The tension between God’s promises and human choices. Read: Genesis 25:1-4 ; 1 Chronicles 1:32-33 ; Genesis 25:5-6, 12-18; 1 Chronicles. 1:28-31, 34 ; Genesis 25:19-26, 7-11 Reflect: Consider your own daily choices about
Choices Reveal Our Treasures

Read Genesis 25:27-34 ; Genesis 26:1-35 ; Genesis 27:1-46 ; Genesis 28:1-5 Notes: The birthright, guaranteed not only a larger part of the inheritance, but also headship of the family. Esau greedily ate and Jacob did not earn the birthright through righteousness but received it through God’s free favor. In
Jacob’s Ladder

Read: Genesis 28:6-22 ; Genesis 29:1-35 ; Genesis 30:24 Reflection: Jacob transforms from a deceitful, self-seeking man to a believer relying on God’s promises, especially how God’s steadfast presence and covenant faithfulness reveal Jesus as the ultimate connection (ladder) to God. Jacob was deceived by Laban (father of Leah &

Hidden Sin to Holy Victory

By FBC Worship Director | 24 Mar 2026

Day 83 Read Joshua 7:1 then 1 Chronicles 2:7, before reading Joshua 7:2 – 9:27 Hidden sin causes public failure. Chapter 7 of Joshua is a story about Achan’s theft that resulted in the consequences

Stepping with Faith

By FBC Worship Director | 23 Mar 2026

Day 82 Read: Joshua 3:1 – 6:27 Things are getting pretty exciting as we continue to read our Bible in chronological order! I hope you are picking up on some amazing details in this process

Transitional Blessings and Trust

By FBC Worship Director | 22 Mar 2026

Day 81 Read Deuteronomy 33:1 – 34:12 and then Joshua 1:1 – 2:24 Today’s reading is the transition between the era of Moses and the beginning of Joshua’s leadership with a call to courageous faith

Song and Prayer of Moses

By FBC Worship Director | 21 Mar 2026

Day 80 Read: Deuteronomy 31:30 – 32:52 and then Psalm 90 In Moses’ song, he compared the loving care of God for His people to an eagle that teaches her young to fly by pushing

The Choice Is Yours

By FBC Worship Director | 20 Mar 2026

Day 79 Read: Deuteronomy 29:2 – 31:29 When I was in grade school, I had a principal that would always end the morning announcements saying “Make it a great day or not, the choice is

Follow His Commands

By FBC Worship Director | 19 Mar 2026

Day 78 Read: Deuteronomy 26:1 – 29:1 In Chapter 26, the Israelites were commanded to bring the very first part of their harvest to the Lord. It’s a physical action that should remind them that

Laws Covering Marriage, Family, and Social Responsibility

By FBC Worship Director | 18 Mar 2026

Day 77 Read: Deuteronomy 21:10 – 25:19 All throughout today’s reading, God demonstrates that He cares about EVERY detail of life. We start with regulations set for captive women. Men that wanted to take a

Community Founded On Holy Living

By FBC Worship Director | 17 Mar 2026

Day 76 Read: Deuteronomy 16:18 – 21:9 Today’s reading should seem familiar since most of it emphasizes several things that we have previously read in order to maintain a community founded on holy living rather

Undivided Loyalty

By FBC Worship Director | 16 Mar 2026

Day 75 Read: Deuteronomy 13:1 – 16:17 Today’s reading is centered on absolute loyalty to God while being in the presence of temptation to follow idols, false prophets, or even family members that have gone

Heartfelt Obedience

By FBC Worship Director | 15 Mar 2026

Day 74 Read: Deuteronomy 10:1 – 12:32 Today’s reading builds on yesterday’s post, “Foundation of Devotion” and is focused on heartfelt obedience and joyful compliance to God for our own good. True devotion isn’t a heavy

The Foundation of Devotion

By FBC Worship Director | 14 Mar 2026

Day 73 Read: Deuteronomy 6:1 – 9:29 Today’s reading calls for total devotion to God. Moses urges Israel to love God wholeheartedly, teach His laws diligently to future generations, and remember His grace rather than

Looking Forward with Faith

By FBC Worship Director | 13 Mar 2026

Day 72 Read: Deuteronomy 3:21 – 5:33 We are called to move beyond past disappointments and trust God to lead us into new seasons. Even when our personal plans are disrupted, we are commanded not

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